Transportation and Alternative Fuels
The U.S. spends about $2 billion a week on oil imports, mostly
for transportation fuel. This need for oil affects our national
security. Also, vehicle emissions are the leading source of U.S.
air pollution, which jeopardizes our health. Fortunately, there
are solutions to these problems. Vehicles powered by domestically
produced, clean alternative fuels and other energy efficient, advanced
technology vehicles can help reduce our dependence on imported oil and
improve air quality
Alternative Fuels FactSheets
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National
Renewable Energy Lab – Advanced Technology and
Alternative
Fuel Vehicles
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BioDiesel Information
HybridCARS.com
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Hybrid Cars: Environment
Biodiesel Fuel
Biodiesel is a fuel suitable to run in diesel engines that is derived from contemporary sources of oil like soybean oil, canola oil (from rapeseed) or even modern algae. Since Biodiesel has not collected impurities over millions of years, it is a very clean and pure fuel. Biodiesel is so similar to petroleum diesel fuel that no modification to the diesel engine is required what-so-ever. Although biodiesel from soy tends to stiffen or "gel" at a warmer temperature than petroleum diesel, so in the winter, soy biodiesel must be blended to keep it from gelling and stalling the engine.
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